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Kelly argues her record shows she can deliver results in Washington and vows to bring the same approach to the Senate. #poll #senate

“These projects show how agriculture and the natural environment can work hand-in-hand to enhance the fairgrounds and create meaningful experiences for the community.” #fair #nature

Residents are invited to submit essays through Dec. 8 explaining how a new Chevrolet would change their life or the life of someone they know. #cargiveaway #chevrolet

Under the terms of the deal, Northwestern will pay the federal government $75 million through 2028 and commit to strict compliance with federal civil rights laws. #settlement #anti-discrimination

Bhatt said taxpayers who are seeing and hearing about the no tax on tips at the federal level might not think about having to actually add those back into their state return. #taxtips #rule

As a way of generating rental assistance funding, Sigcho Lopez is calling on lawmakers to more heavily tax the wealthy, something state Rep. Chris Miller, R-Oakland, said would be akin to rewarding those who have already broken the law. #raids #eviction

The Commission approved a $73 million rate increase for Ameren and $168 million increase for Nicor, which were more than 40% lower than what the utilities had requested. #gas #utilities #ameren

In a video, García announced his retirement to focus on family and health, citing his wife’s battle with Multiple Sclerosis and recently adopted grandchildren. #retirement #election

“I want the Christians and pastors in this country, and the religious community in general, to know they have a warrior who is fighting on their behalf to protect their First Amendment rights,” he said. “This is not over.” #dismissal #case

The proposed ordinance would bar licensed businesses—and their employees or agents—from possessing, selling or distributing any hemp-derived cannabinoid products on their premises. #hemp #ban